Jeff TX Posted February 22, 2014 Share #1 Posted February 22, 2014 I am excited to share this new acquisition from an estate sale. The stenciled side of the seat is marked "42-291803 AAF", interior marked with pilots name and "ESLER FIELD LA". This pilot's survival gear is also marked "Pioneer Parachute Co. Manchester" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
38Driver Posted February 22, 2014 Share #2 Posted February 22, 2014 Wow! Doesn't even come close. One of my fantasy finds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sgtdorango Posted February 23, 2014 Share #3 Posted February 23, 2014 Yeah, thats amazing, especially with the first aid packet!!!!!!...........mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff TX Posted February 23, 2014 Author Share #4 Posted February 23, 2014 I am reluctant to break the inspectors lead button to check on the chute and all the bungee cords are still intact/attached. Where would the inspection log be? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jumpin Jack Posted February 23, 2014 Share #5 Posted February 23, 2014 It was quite common for the inspection log book to be in a small pocket on the body side of the parachute. Jack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baron3-6 Posted February 23, 2014 Share #6 Posted February 23, 2014 The 42- number might be an aircraft serial number, though it appears to be a digit too long. If the last digit is dropped, it is a S/N assigned to a P-47. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WWII Parachutist Posted February 23, 2014 Share #7 Posted February 23, 2014 The 42- number might be an aircraft serial number, though it appears to be a digit too long. If the last digit is dropped, it is a S/N assigned to a P-47. The 42- number is the serial number of the parachute system Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WWII Parachutist Posted February 23, 2014 Share #8 Posted February 23, 2014 I am reluctant to break the inspectors lead button to check on the chute and all the bungee cords are still intact/attached. Where would the inspection log be? The parachute log record will be in a pocket marked "inspection and packing data" located in the center of the backside of the pack. You will need to lift up the seat pad to access it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff TX Posted February 23, 2014 Author Share #9 Posted February 23, 2014 Many thanks for the tips. I'll post what I find tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff TX Posted February 23, 2014 Author Share #10 Posted February 23, 2014 Log was right where you said it would be. Front Cover reads Parachute Log Book w/ pen entry Ser. No. 42-291803 1st page reads: Type AN-24 Seat; Part No. AN-6510-1; Mfg: 8/42 Pioneer; Contract No. W525AC26568; Stations: R.A.D.; Alamo Field; Abeline AAB; Esler Field La.; Muskogee AB Okla; 2nd page is signed in ink "Lt Evans" 3rd page has eight entries starting 12-10-42 and ending 3-4-44 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff TX Posted February 25, 2014 Author Share #11 Posted February 25, 2014 Here's another view Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doinworkinvans Posted February 25, 2014 Share #12 Posted February 25, 2014 Sweet mercy..... Was this advertised on the estate or was it just there?? What a find! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doyler Posted February 25, 2014 Share #13 Posted February 25, 2014 Great rig Jeff. This is the type of thing on my bucket list.I have the chute/harness and missed a set-up like yours a couple years ago.Guy ended up selling the FA packet off the set and the the chute and harness. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff TX Posted February 25, 2014 Author Share #14 Posted February 25, 2014 Doinworkinvans and Doyler- Thanks for the feedback on my score from an online estate sale. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr_lits Posted February 25, 2014 Share #15 Posted February 25, 2014 FREAKING AMAZING! ... with the First Aid pouch as well!! Very nice score. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WWII Parachutist Posted February 25, 2014 Share #16 Posted February 25, 2014 Beautiful chute! If you look in the back of the log record there is usually a page with all the modifications made to the chute during its lifespan....some of them even have the date when the first aid kit is added, if you are curious about that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff TX Posted February 25, 2014 Author Share #17 Posted February 25, 2014 Thanks for the vector WWII Parachutist! Just as you advised the "Technical Instruction Compliance Record" has four entries with the last being the installation of the "Packet, First Aid, Parachute installed 5-26-43" and last inspected "1-15-44". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff TX Posted March 2, 2014 Author Share #18 Posted March 2, 2014 FYSA I am putting the parachute as I have described/shown on ebaY! If you are not interested in bidding on this rare item I would appreciate you passing the word to those who may be looking to add to their collection. Regars, Jeff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff TX Posted March 9, 2014 Author Share #19 Posted March 9, 2014 Posted on ebaY with all photos posted earlier plus a closeup photo of the lead inspection seal at the interface of release cable and parachute. WWII AAF Pilot Parachute Type AN-24 Seat; Part No. AN-6510 S-1 and First Aid Kit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff TX Posted March 15, 2014 Author Share #20 Posted March 15, 2014 I was asked a question about how secure was the first aid kit attached so I looked closer and found not only was it tied to the rigging it also was sewn with four strings,one on each strap, by the installer. I assume they are the "inspection ties" shown in the pics. Can anyone confirm? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dustin Posted March 15, 2014 Share #21 Posted March 15, 2014 Sewing it was actually prescribed by technical order on attachment of Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff TX Posted March 15, 2014 Author Share #22 Posted March 15, 2014 Thanks for the confirmation! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
littlebuddy Posted October 24, 2015 Share #23 Posted October 24, 2015 Did this ever sell ??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff TX Posted October 25, 2015 Author Share #24 Posted October 25, 2015 Yes- it sold for $1,100 plus the buyer paid for shipping Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
littlebuddy Posted October 26, 2015 Share #25 Posted October 26, 2015 Dammit ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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